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Aug- 2026 -17 August
Disney Finally Confirmed 4 Major Fan-Favorite Overhauls at D23—So Why Are Fans Left Guessing?
The D23 Expo in Anaheim delivered some of the most electrifying Disney Parks news in years. During the “Horizons” showcase, Disney Experience leadership officially greenlit four monumental projects that theme park purists have been demanding for decades: a complete overhaul of Disneyland’s Tomorrowland, the return of Dreamfinder to EPCOT, a fix for Expedition Everest’s broken Yeti, and
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16 August
Entire Family Kicked Out of Disneyland After Child Tried To Climb Out of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Log
Three incidents. One summer. The same spot on the same ride. Disneyland Resort is now removing families from the park entirely after children stand up on Tiana's Bayou Adventure. How the Pattern Started The first incident put Tiana's Bayou Adventure in national headlines in late June, when a teenage boy climbed out of his family's log at the top of the attraction's 52.6-foot drop and fell the full
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16 August
Figment Ride Closure Timeline Emerges After Disney Confirms EPCOT Overhaul
Figment's future at EPCOT suddenly looks very different. Disney used its massive D23 presentation on Saturday night to confirm something longtime EPCOT fans have wanted for decades: Dreamfinder is coming back. The announcement means Figment will remain part of EPCOT's future, but his attraction is heading toward major changes. Disney described the project as a “new journey into imagination&#
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16 August
Space Mountain’s Rumored 2027 Closure Gets Surprising Update From Disney
Space Mountain fans were probably listening a little more closely than usual when Disney started talking about the iconic coaster during its massive D23 parks presentation. Rumors have circulated since July suggesting that Magic Kingdom's Space Mountain could be headed toward an extended closure and major refurbishment. Among the timelines floated for that potential project, 2027 has received plen
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16 August
New From D23: Disney Says Goodbye to Sequels, Hello to Original Animated Movies
D23 Expo 2026 delivered a wave of sequel announcements, but buried among the returning franchises was a reveal that original storytelling isn't dead at Walt Disney Animation Studios, and it's coming sooner than fans might expect. The Original Film in the Room Walt Disney Studios used Friday night's Disney Entertainment Showcase to announce updates on several high-profile sequels — Frozen 3 (2027),
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16 August
Disney World Closes an Entire Park and Ends Multiple Experiences
If you're heading to Walt Disney World in September, the date on your ticket could make a bigger difference than you might expect. Several experiences will disappear during the first half of the month, including an entire water park. At the same time, Disney is preparing to debut new experiences at Hollywood Studios and EPCOT. In fact, a vacation at the beginning of September could look surprising
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16 August
Universal Orlando Gives Passholders Just 2 Nights to Claim New Exclusive
Universal Orlando Annual Passholders are getting a new exclusive freebie just as Passholder Appreciation Days begin, but this one won't be available during a normal trip to the parks. Universal has introduced a new Revenge of the Mummy-themed Annual Passholder magnet. It's the kind of collectible that might immediately catch the attention of longtime passholders, particularly anyone who considers
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16 August
First Look: Robert Downey Jr. Returns as Iron Man for 2028 Avengers Infinity Defense
Every so often D23 delivers a night that theme park fans will be talking about for months, and this year's event was one of those nights. Between a first teaser for a highly anticipated new ride, a genuinely surprising celebrity appearance, and a string of international expansion updates, Disney Parks and Marvel gave fans plenty to unpack. Here's a full breakdown of what got revealed, and what it
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16 August
7-Day Advisory Issued for Orlando Theme Parks Amid Dangerous Conditions
Summer heat in Central Florida is nothing new for anyone who's visited before, but there's a meaningful difference between the usual hot afternoon and what's currently unfolding across the region. Orlando has now spent seven straight days under a heat advisory, and there's no clear sign of when the pattern will actually break. For guests with a Walt Disney World or Universal Orlando trip coming up
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16 August
The Hard Truth for Disney Fans: According to Disney Legend, Walt Never Wanted the Parks “Frozen in Time”
For millions of people, Walt Disney World and Disneyland are more than just vacation destinations; they are emotional time capsules. We visit these parks to wrap ourselves in the warm, comforting blanket of nostalgia. Naturally, when a beloved attraction is shuttered or overhauled, it feels like a personal loss. Credit: patchrick84, Flickr However, as D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event officially
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